Nikon P300 vs Panasonic TS10

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon P300 versus Panasonic TS10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P300 was manufactured 17 months later than the TS10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the P300 grades vs the TS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P300 Gallery and Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P300 enjoys outer dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic TS10 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P300 versus Panasonic TS10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the P300 against the TS10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and TS10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P300 and TS10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS10 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern P300 provides a benefit in sensor technology.